CHAPTER XII
THE SOVEREIGNS’ WAR DESPATCHES

To the Comtesse de Montijo, Madrid.

St. Cloud, July 28, 1870.

The Emperor and Louis have left. I am full of confidence as to the final issue. Everybody well.

Eugénie.

The Prince Imperial to his Mother.

Metz, Same date.

We have had a magnificent reception at Metz, and all along the railway, Papa and I. We are quite well. Your affectionate and respectful son,

Louis Napoléon.

The Empress to the Prince Imperial.